Airlines
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Economy
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive
The airline expects fewer deliveries of Boeing planes than before, and cited “significant challenges” in achieving growth plans because of…
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Economy
‘Shortcuts Everywhere’: How Boeing Favored Speed Over Quality
In February last year, a new Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max plane was on one of its first flights when…
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World
Boeing Directs Airlines to Check 787 Cockpit Seats After Latam Incident
The sudden plunge of a Latam Airlines 787 Dreamliner this week might have been caused by a flight attendant hitting…
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Economy
JetBlue and Spirit Call Off Their Merger
JetBlue said it would pay Spirit $69 million to terminate the $3.8 billion deal, which had been blocked by federal…
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World
What Passengers Need to Know After the Boeing 737 Max 9 Incident
An Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing when a section of its aircraft ripped off in flight. Here’s what…
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Economy
Boeing Max 9 Jets Remain Grounded as Airlines Await Inspection Instructions
Two days after a chunk of the fuselage blew out of one of the planes, the F.A.A. and the aircraft…
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Economy
Boeing Again Under Scrutiny After Latest 737 Max Problem
A sudden hole appearing in the side of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight follows years of problems with the manufacturer’s…
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Economy
Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Planes for Possible Loose Bolts
The F.A.A. said it was monitoring inspections after an airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut in the plane’s…
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Economy
Southwest Airlines Reaches Deal With Pilots Union
The new contract would provide raises and better benefits, following similar deals at other big airlines.
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Whether You Call it ‘Skiplagging’ or ‘Hidden-City Travel,’ It’s Contentious
Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains,…